Ray Jackendoff, one of the world's most respected linguists, is
the Seth
Merrin Professor of Philosophy and co-director of the Center for
Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He earned his Ph.D. in
linguistics from MIT in 1969, under the guidance of Noam Chomsky.
Professor Jackendoff has developed a theory of consciousness and has
written several books on the relationship between mind, language, and
consciousness and has been recognized all over the world for his
contributions to multiple disciplines. His many awards include
fellowships from Guggenheim and the National Endowment for the
Humanities. He is also an excellent musician, and his musical interests
have led him to develop a theory of musical cognition. On campus as a
Patten Lecturer, Ray Jackendoff
spoke on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on "The Cognitive Structure of Baseball" and
on Thursday, Nov. 10, on "Language, Meaning, and Rational Thought." Both
lectures were held at 7:30 p.m. in Rawles 100 and were free to the
public.